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EA03 YUJ

2003 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Alto41,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,211 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 51,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 40,024 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded flat no belt check done

advise wheel alignment

both front tyres on limit on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2018 29,597 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Inner-side shoulder SERIOUSLY worn, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 155/65/R13 - 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both, offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2018 29,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Drum fitted (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/R13 - 73T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Inner-side shoulder SERIOUSLY worn, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended - 155/65/R13 - 73T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both, offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 19,545 miles

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 19,545 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 9,894 miles

Front antiroll bar mounting brackets corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 9,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,568 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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EA03 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 41,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA03 YUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA03 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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